“Is Fish Oil Good For You” – 5 Answers You Need

Fish oil is one of the most well-researched supplements out there, but there are still discussions occurring over the benefits of omega three fatty acids (fish oil). Does the supplement actually improve heart health and weight loss?

What does the evidence say about boosting testosterone via Omega 3?

Or you may be thinking, “I believed that high-fat foods were supposed to be bad for you. So how does a fatty acid have all of these alleged benefits?

Don’t worry my friend, I’m going to sort this whole thing out for you, but first, let’s talk about what the heck this crazt oil is!

Fish Oil Defined

If you don’t know exactly what fish oil is, here’s how it’s defined on Wikipedia,

Don’t concern yourself with those gigantic words, I’m going to break down all the science as simply as possible.

Now that you have an understanding of exactly what fish oil is, we can get into the meat of the article (see what I did there?). Here are 5 answers to the question “is fish oil good for you?”

1. High Amounts of Healthy Fats are Incredible for Testosterone

Since Omega 3 is a fat source, I wanted to address the misconceptions about fats right off the bat for you.

Not only should you NEVER put yourself on a low-fat diet, but you should probably eat higher amounts of fats than you already are.

Fats play a vital role in healthy hormone function production, and yes, that includes testosterone. Without a sufficient amount of fats in your diet, you will begin to feel castrated, and I am not exaggerating.

As I said previously, fish oil supplements are a type of fatty acid that has particular benefits. One of the things that omega 3 has in common with other fat sources is that it can boost testosterone production.

So, is fish oil good for you in regards to testosterone production? The evidence says yes.

2. Omega 3 Can Improve Cognitive Function.

Physical activity has been shown to improve cognitive function. Vigorous exercise has also demonstrated boosts in the academic achievement of school children (you can find that study HERE.)

Plus, Omega 3 serum levels (serum is the part of the blood that is neither red or white blood cells) has been shown to be a predictor of cognitive function in middle-aged adults. The higher the Omega 3 serum levels, the better the brain function in the middle-aged person.

A research team measured cognitive function in relation to Omega 3 levels and physical activity. The researchers found that physical activity boosted mental function via some of the same metabolic processes as fish oil. Therefore, the two things didn’t have a compounding effect.

How is this applicable to you? Well, if you don’t go to the gym all that often, you can reap some of the same mental benefits as if you were training a few times per week.

Is fish oil good for you in regards to brain function? If you engage in rigorous exercise often, not really. If you don’t even lift bro, then absolutely.

If the body does not register a workout as a stressful event, then your body will not compensate and therefore not build muscle and strength.

“What if I don’t work out? Do I still need to be concerned with inflammation?”

Yep! Every time fish oil is consumed, EPA wages war with a molecule named arachidonic acid. The two molecules battle for the right to attach themselves to the enzymes that produce inflammatory agents. If the EPA wins, then the inflammation doesn’t occur.

Brain cells can also become inflamed. With enough EPA in the body, less inflammation of the brain occurs and, therefore, leads to improved neurological function.

Is fish oil good for you when it comes to lowering cellular inflammation. You bet it is.

4. Fish Oil can Help You Lose Fat

A study was conducted with 44 subjects ranging in age from 21 – 47. One group was given 4 grams of safflower oil (another healthy source of fats) per day while the other group was given 4 grams of fish oil per day.

The researchers found that there was a significant increase in fat-free mass and fat reduction in the group that consumed the fish oil. There was also a decrease in body fat percentage.

All three of those measurements indicate that not only can fish oil help you lose fat, but it facilitates fat loss while sparing muscle mass. It’s a win-win.

Also, the UnoCardio brand has the recommended amount of Vitamin D3. The modern day human doesn’t get enough D3 because we spend most of our days indoors. Plus, D3 is fat soluble. So taking D3 with a fat source, like fish oil, is best for absorption.

2. How much should I take?

As you saw in a few of the studies above, the dosage amount was 4 grams. However, this was done in a research setting, and only for a few weeks at a time. One thing that must be considered is safety (you don’t want to get mercury poisoning).

I suggest that you stay between the label’s recommended dose and 3 grams.

Hopefully, this article has cleared up any confusion that you may have had about fat sources and fish oil. If you have any further questions, leave a reply below, and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Wilfredo is currently a kinesiology masters student, and uses research to help young guys like you get jacked. He has also has a few free gifts for the menprovement faithful. If you like free shit, click here.

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